Trump's Aggressive Immigration Raids Ignite Protests in Major US Cities Firstpost America
Trump's Aggressive Immigration Raids Ignite Protests in Major US Cities | Firstpost America | N18G
Trump's Aggressive Immigration Raids Ignite Protests in Major US Cities | Firstpost America | N18G
Protests have erupted across the United States in response to President Trump's intensified immigration raids. Los Angeles remains the epicentre, where a curfew is in place and hundreds have been arrested. Demonstrations have spread to cities like New York, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta and Omaha, where ICE raids at workplaces triggered public outrage. Thousands marched with signs and chants, condemning the administration's actions. In response, Trump has deployed the National Guard to several states. California Governor Gavin Newsom and others have slammed the move as excessive. With more protests planned nationwide this weekend, tensions continue to rise in what many are calling a defining moment for American immigration policy. Watch to know more.
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